The Austin Company Announces New Hires and Professional Designations

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Austin Company continues its growth with the addition and development of several associates, including three superintendents: Jim Eckelberry, project superintendent, Cleveland, OhioJim Eckelberry has more than 35 years" experience in project engineering and construction. He received his bachelor's degree in construction engineering technology from the University of Toledo. In addition, Eckelberry holds certifications from the following programs:   OSHA 30-Hour Safety, Turner Stormwater Compliance and FDEP Stormwater Erosion and Sediment Control. Daniel Beal, area superintendent, Atlanta, GeorgiaDaniel Beal holds a bachelor's degree in building construction from Georgia Institute of Technology and a master's degree in project … Read more

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Webcor Builders Ramps up Southern California Operations

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Webcor Builders has added multiple construction professionals to their Los Angeles, California-based staff, meeting the demands of the growing Southern California market. Webcor will add Jim Brain as chief estimator and Bill Lee as project director. In addition, Webcor has announced that Paul Christen, preconstruction director from the company’s San Francisco headquarters, will move to the Los Angeles office to help oversee the Southern California preconstruction team. All three executives serve Webcor’s stated goal of expanding its operations in the Southern California market. The company has recently secured several major residential and infrastructure contracts in the … Read more

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Foster Design Build to Renovate 1890s Vintage Chicago Firehouse to a Luxury Home

Chicago, Ill. — Foster Design Build LLC has recently announced that they have nearly completed the design idea of converting a 1890s firehouse into a luxury home. The latest firehouse project has also caught attention of many leading architects and popular media. The president of the company, Robert Berg, mentioned that the transformation of the Lincoln Square Firehouse is not the first peculiar project they have taken up; in fact, they “specialize in quirky jobs.” Berg further added that even though such projects are exciting, there are many challenging elements involved, especially when working with historical structures. With the firehouse, … Read more

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Mortenson Construction Completes Exterior of Downtown Flagship Building for Joliet Junior College

Chicago, Ill. — Mortenson Construction has completed the exterior construction of Joliet Junior College’s new flagship building in downtown Joliet, Illinois, an important milestone in the community college’s plans to relocate and expand its culinary arts, workforce development, GED/ESL and adult education programs. Adjacent to the Renaissance Center, the new 96,000- square-foot, six-story building will anchor JJC’s city center campus and serve as an economic catalyst for Joliet. “Joliet Junior College has been a leader and an innovator since its founding more than 100 years ago as the first public community college in the United States. JJC’s vision for transforming … Read more

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Avison Young Completes Office Lease Transaction at Strawberry Hill Corporate Center

BOSTON, Mass. — Avison Young has brokered a 3,659-square-foot office lease at Strawberry Hill Corporate Center, located in Acton, Massachusetts. Avison Young Principals Jack Kerrigan and Steve Cook, along with Bill Sullivan and Anne Flanagan, a vice president and senior account manager, respectively, in the Boston office, represented the landlord, Campanelli. Tom Geagan, Jr. of Regional Consulting Group represented the tenant, Westchester Management.   “As our firm expands, we are in need of a larger space that will accommodate our continued growth,” comments Michael M. Costa, director of development at Westchester Management.   Campanelli is currently implementing a significant capital … Read more

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